(Software Tools and Energy Codes Assistance)

Building Tours Lunch sponsored by
EUMMOT
(Electric Utility Marketing Managers of Texas)

Sessions and Training

Texas-Specific Training: COMcheck-EZ

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This presentation will provide "hands-on" training using the commercial building energy codes compliance software - COMcheck-EZ. Both the IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 paths will be addressed. Personal laptops are helpful but not required for the class.

Earn CEUs (.4) from Texas A&M University System
Sponsored by State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)

Texas-Specific Training: Lighting for Commercial Buildings

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Understanding the lighting provisions in the IECC 2001 and 2003, including ASHRAE 90.1 alternatives. This training session will provide an overview of the lighting power and control requirements, emphasizing the differences between state-adopted minimums and more recent standards being adopted in key jurisdictions. The training will cover IECC requirements of Section 805, Electrical Power and Lighting Systems, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Section 8 Power, and Section 9 Lighting. Emphasis will be on understanding the tables and lighting budgets.

Earn CEUs (.4) from Texas A&M University System
Sponsored by SECO

REScheck and COMcheck-EZ Energy Code Compliance Software Tools

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

This training will provide "hands-on" experience using the commercial and residential building energy codes compliance software - REScheck and COMcheck-EZ. Personal laptops are helpful but not required for the class.

• Speakers:
  • Pam Cole, PNNL
  • Rosemarie Bartlett, PNNL

Welcoming Reception

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Acquaint yourselves with past Workshop attendees and meet new contacts in the world of building energy codes during a casual welcoming reception with hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Reception includes a no-host bar.

Reception sponsored by
DOW Building and Construction

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Day One - Workshop Sessions - Tuesday, June 28, 2005

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome, Agenda Overview, and Keynote

Keynote Speakers

• Doug Seiter, U.S. Department of Energy, Central Regional Office
• William E. (Dub) Taylor, Director, Texas State Energy Conservation Office
• Dr. W. Dan Turner, Director, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas Engineering Experiment Station
• Honorable Will Wynn, Mayor of Austin
• Jean Boulin, U.S. Department of Energy

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

The Texas Story

• Speaker:
  • Tom Fitzpatrick, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&N Univeristy System (TAMUS)

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

Break sponsored by
the International Code Council

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The Future of REScheck

DOE's REScheck software has had a long and distinguished career in the service of the MEC and IECC. Several recent changes that will be reflected in the 2006 edition of the IECC make it necessary for DOE to review the future role of the REScheck software. The new code's simplicity and addition of "trade-off limits" for some components may reduce the usefulness of REScheck as a compliance calculation tool. And the divergence of requirements between the 2004 IECC and 2004 IRC raises some interesting questions for both DOE's software development efforts and state adoption efforts. The emergence of information technology in streamlining the regulatory process argues for an increased role for tools such as REScheck. This session will explore these issues and provide a sounding board for audience thoughts on the subject.

• Speaker:
  • Jean Boulin, U.S. Department of Energy

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Intro: Codes? Where Are They Now and Where They May be Going

This topic will be covered in two separate tracks, residential and commercial. Each track will cover hot topics in the various codes currently in vogue, e.g., IECC 2000 & ASHRAE 90.1-2004. Then the sessions will cover where we see codes moving in relationship to various areas of concern. Lastly, there will be a "group therapy" where concerns submitted before and during the workshop can be addressed by experts.

• Speaker:
  • Tim Eastling, U.S. Department of Energy, Southeast Regional Office

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Brownbag Lunch

Brownbag Lunch sponsored by
ACR Engineering, Inc.

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Hot Topics

COMMERCIAL
Presentation	Speaker
Interior and Exterior Lighting & Lighting Controls	Eric Richman, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Climate Zones in 2004 Supplement & 90.1-2004	Todd Taylor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Vertical Glazing	David Weitz, Building Codes Assistance Project
Daylighting and Skylights; Addendum G for LEED Compliance	Jeff Ross-Bain, Smith Dalia Architects
Mechanical Issues	Jeff Ross-Bain, Smith Dalia Architects
RESIDENTIAL
Presentation	Speaker
Wall Insulation & Foundation Wall Insulation	Mike DeWein, Building Codes Assistance Project
Climate Zones	Todd Taylor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Glazing	Jim Larsen, Cardinal Glass
Vapor Retarders & Slab insulation	Jeff Tiller, Southface -- North Carolina/Appalachian St. Univ.
Prescriptive vs. Simulation Compliance Methods	Steve Baden, RESNET

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Codes of the Future

COMMERCIAL
Presentation	Speaker(s)
A Vision of the Commercial Code of the Future	Panel Discussion: Mark Halverson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Eric Richman, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Joe Deringer, Deringer Group (Radiance, Energy Plus)
What are States with Advanced Codes Doing?	Peter Jacobs, Architecture Energy Corporation Chuck Murray, Washington State Energy Office
What Could and Should be Taken from Above-Code Programs for Codes?	Jeff Ross-Bain, Smith Dalia Architects
Codes, Typhoons, and Hurricanes: Codes for Tropical Locations	Howard Wiig, State of Hawaii
How to Amend the National Model Commercial Codes (90.1)	Mark Halverson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
RESIDENTIAL
Presentation	Speaker
A Vision of the Residential Code of the Future	Todd Taylor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
What are States with Advanced Codes Doing?	Gary Nordeen, Washington State University Energy Program
What Could and Should be Taken from Above-Code Programs & Effect of New ENERGY STAR and HERS on Codes	Steve Baden, RESNET
Codes, Typhoons, and Hurricanes: Codes for Tropical Locations	Howard Wiig, State of Hawaii
How to Amend the National Model Residential Codes (IECC)	David Weitz, Building Codes Assistance Project

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Group Therapy

COMMERCIAL
What problems do attendants have with codes? What do attendants want to see? Other topics solicited from attendants. Moderated Panel: Jeff Ross-Bain; Smith Dalia Architects Joe Deringer, The Deringer Group Eric Richman, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory David Weitz, Building Codes Assistance Project Peter Jacobs, Architecture Energy Corporation Chuck Murray, Washington State University Office Mark Halverson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
RESIDENTIAL
What problems do attendants have with codes? What do attendants want to see? Other topics solicited from attendants. Moderated Panel: Todd Taylor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Mike DeWein, Building Codes Assistance Project Tom Fitzpatrick, Energy Systems Laboratory, TAMUS Eric Makela, Britt/Makela Group, Inc

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Day Two - Technical Tracks - Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Sessions
(Choose a track)

• Track A: Training Techniques
• Track B: Code Adoption, Implementation, Compliance
• Track C: Green Building and Above-Code Performance

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Track A: Training Techniques - Wednesday, June 29, 2005

An introduction to various techniques, approaches and methods to conduct an effective training presentation or program. This track will also address challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from designing and implementing training with a limited budget. Also, learn more about various energy code training activities currently taking place in the states.

Training on a Shoestring

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

This session will address the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from designing and implementing training programs in a climate of limited budgets:

• targeting your market and understanding their training needs,
• considering your portfolio of options (stand-up, online self-paced, web-based, etc.),
• leveraging and customizing DOE support tools and materials,
• leveraging funds, identifying trade and professional groups to partner with, and
• establishing realistic goals.

• Speakers:
  • Jeff Tiller, Southface -- North Carolina/Appalachian St. Univ.
  • Heather Dillon, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

What's Happening in Their Neck of the Woods

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM

This session will provide a sample of energy code training activities taking place across the U.S. Representatives from various parts of the country will provide an overview of training, impacts, and lessons learned.

• Moderator:
  • Shirley Muns, Energy Systems Laboratory, TAMUS
• Speakers:
  • Kevin Donahue, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
  • David Cohan, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance)
  • Shirley Muns, Energy Systems Laboratory, TAMUS
  • Darren Meyers, International Code Council (ICC)

High Impact Engagement Through the Use of Props and Multi-Media

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & continued after lunch 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

In this session, a panel of experts will discuss how to use a variety of approaches, such as the use of props, quizzes, multimedia, group exercises, etc. to more effectively deliver training.

• Speakers:
  • Rick Carroll, International Code Council (ICC)

Northwest Site Educator Program

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM

This session provides an overview of a successful effort to provide participating jurisdictions with education on best practice plan review and inspection for the code. In addition, trainers documented issues and processes that would benefit from quality or procedural changes, and documented superior plan review and inspection practices that can be transferred to other jurisdictions.

• Speakers:
  • David Cohan, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance)
  • Eric Makela, Britt/Makela Group, Inc.

Demonstration of Instructor-Led Web-Based Training - Whole House Ventilation

3:40 PM - 5:15 PM

This session offers a unique chance to see how instructor-led web-based training works while learning about whole house ventilation design and installation techniques. An instructor will conduct this training "live" from a computer, while the audience is led by a facilitator. In addition, an ICC representative will provide a brief discussion of ICC's interactions with the Vermont DPS RBES committee to develop and codify Vermont's recommendations for a whole house ventilation code into the IECC format.

• Moderator:
  • Pam Cole, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Speakers:
  • Pam Cole, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Gary Nordeen, Washington State Energy Office
  • Darren Meyers, International Code Council

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Track B: Code Adoption, Implementation, Compliance
Wednesday, June 29, 2005

This interactive track will provide the audience with an opportunity to participate in the national discussion on best practices related to code adoption, implementation and evaluation. Sessions will include a forum for the development of Energy Code Program evaluation guidelines, a panel discussion on the best practices for code implementation, and presentations from movers and shakers who leverage the interests of national, regional and local organizations to support code change.

Code Implementation Impact Evaluation Forum

8:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Evaluating the impact of energy code implementation programs can be highly technical, politically or economically influenced, and even self-serving. For a variety of reasons, states have taken many approaches to determine the effects of energy code adoption, training and technical assistance. This session invites the audience to participate in the development of national guidelines that can be used to improve the utility of energy code implementation impact evaluations. Speakers will set the stage by discussing past evaluations and the DOE perspective. Following the session, volunteers will be recruited to form a committee to complete a National Guideline for Energy Code Implementation Evaluations.

• Speakers:
  • Brian Yang, Building Code Assistance Project
  • Jean Bolin, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Eric Makela, Britt/Makela Group, Inc.

Perspectives from Builder Associations

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Builder Associations (BA's) provide a vast network of support to builders, including training, technical assistance and political consolidation. Energy code proponents rely on the active cooperation of BA members to accomplish goals. But energy code advocates are often at odds with BA's. Speakers from state and national organizations will present examples of both cooperation and dissonance. Attend this session if you want to learn more about these most important allies of energy-efficient construction. Caution: you may leave this session just agreeing to disagree.

• Speakers:
  • Kristi Sutterfield, Texas Association of Builders
  • John Loyer, National Association of Homebuilders

Collaboration with Other Programs: HERS Enforcement/EPA and ENERGY STAR

1:15 PM - 3:20 PM

This session will cover two national programs sponsored by EPA and DOE that rely on cooperative partnerships for success. The "Clean Energy and Environmental State Partnership" is a new program introduced by EPA this year which works with crosscutting state agencies to create a broad platform from which to support cost effective clean energy programs and policies. Energy codes are a fundamental part of this mix. Julie Rosenberg of EPA will offer a general introduction to the program, and then focus on the codes aspect and how attendees who work for state agencies can become involved. Steve Baden of RESNET will introduce the brand new technical criteria for EPA/DOE's ENERGY STAR Homes program. Since its inception ENERGY STAR Homes has been tied to the old Model Energy Code, and the need to update the standard has been acknowledged for some time. The draft version of this update uses the latest version of IECC as its benchmark, and we anticipate the final guidelines to be complete by the time of our conference. So come learn more about the very latest developments in both of these code-related efforts.

• Speakers:
  • Julie Rosenberg, Climate Protection Partnerships Division U.S. EPA
  • Steve Baden, RESNET
  • Chuck Murray, Washington State University Energy Program

Adoption and Enforcement Best Practices

3:40 PM - 5:15 PM

In principle, energy codes will lead to energy savings; however this can only happen if codes are adopted and enforced at the state and local levels. There is no one best approach to making this happen since circumstances can vary greatly among the states and local jurisdictions. Attend this session to hear some "real" examples of innovative strategies that have been used recently by three states to facilitate the adoption and enforcement of their codes.

• Speakers:
  • Alecia Ward, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
  • Bruce Nelson, Minnesota Department of Commerce
  • Patrick Eilert, Pacific Gas & Electric, California

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Track C: Green Buildings & Above-Code Performance
Wednesday, June 29, 2005

This track looks at using the energy code as a foundation for achieving higher levels of performance in buildings. Experts in green building, performance evaluation and building science will help you explore the interaction of energy code compliance with voluntary efforts and best practices.

Energy Code and Voluntary Programs - How do they get along?

8:30 AM -10:00 AM

This session will tap the expertise of national experts involved in the balance of codes and voluntary programs. Do voluntary programs advance or enhance the adoption of more stringent energy codes? Do they conflict or complement each other? Is one approach more effective than the other? Hear what years of practical experience have told us.

• Speakers:
  • Anthony Floyd, City of Scottsdale
  • Megan Edmunds, E-Star Colorado
  • John Loyer, National Association of Homebuilders
  • Mike Myers, Aspen Systems

Best Practices - Local Programs

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM & continued after the break 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A great program raises the bar. Does that mean that adding or raising a requirement gets the results you want? How do you communicate and deliver a "systems approach" to building performance? Where can you get the most leverage? We'll look at some examples of successful leadership and learn where they focus, how they encourage and reward participation, what they do well and why.

• Speakers:
  • Don Fudge, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. (NEEP) High Performance Schools
  • Richard Morgan, Austin Energy Green Building
  • Vern McKown, Builder, Ideal Homes

Best Practices - Residential Construction Guidelines

1:15 PM - 3:20 PM

Don't leave without learning what best practices in new home construction looks like on the ground. Not just the pretty pictures (there may be some), but also the nitty-gritty. This session will introduce the Building America Construction Guidelines with emphasis on helping you recognize the concepts and details that represent best practice and will also present valuable insights from builder and rater perspectives about specific tactics and tools to improve performance.

• Speakers:
  • Rob Hammond, ConSol Inc. / Building America
  • Jim Sargent, EEBA Master Builder, Anderson-Sargent Custom Homes
  • Kelly Parker, Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems, Inc.

Best Practices - Commercial Construction Guidelines

3:40 PM - 5:15 PM

Want to change the world? Change the places where we work and learn. We're going to look at Construction Guidelines for High Performance Schools as a special case of commercial construction. This session will introduce you to some specific best practice concepts and details with emphasis on lighting. It will include expert discussion of modeling tools that help designers ensure and demonstrate that their buildings will perform better than minimum code requirements.

• Speakers:
  • John Brown, National Renewal Energy Laboratory (NREL), High Performance School Guidelines
  • Michael Lane, Lighting Design Lab, ASHRAE Advanced Design Guide
  • Joe Deringer, Deringer Group (Radiance, Energy Plus)

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Banquet Lunch and Keynote Speaker

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

• Stephen L. Klineberg, Department of Sociology, Rice University

Evening Event - Wildflower Center

6:30 PM

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a botanical garden in Austin, TX, dedicated to native plants. The Wildflower Center was founded in 1982 by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes and has grown steadily to become one of North America's leading environmental institutions. At the same time, our bucolic headquarters in Austin, Texas - covering 279 acres and displaying over 500 species of native plants - has become a popular destination for knowledge-seeking gardeners and nature-loving tourists.

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Day Three - Workshop Sessions - Thursday, June 30, 2005

Cracker Barrel Sessions

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Pick your top five favorite topics from those described below and spend 30 minutes exploring each of them.

• Speakers:
  • Heather Dillon, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Pam Cole, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Rob Pickett, Rob Pickett & Associates, Technical Consultant to the Log Homes Council
  • Craig Savage, Building Media Inc.
  • Ray McGowan, National Fenestration Rating Council
  • Jeff Ross-Bain, Smith Dalia Architects
  • Raju Sen Sharma, Florida Solar Energy Center
  • Jim Larsen, Cardinal Glass

Resource Center/Code Notes, Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) - Heather Dillon
The Building Energy Codes Resource Center now includes commercial materials, internal videos, and hundreds of new graphics. Included in the new content are a series of new articles called "Code Notes" that guide builders and code officials through the confusing process of energy code compliance with beyond code techniques. Stop by for a demonstration of the new materials and tools!

COMcheck Web/COMcheck Package Generator, Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) - Pam Cole
COMcheck is the web-based version of the COMcheck-EZ desktop software. It performs just like the desktop version and does not require the application to be downloaded to your personal computer.

The user interfaces for REScheck Package Generator and COMcheck Package Generator have been redesigned. The package generators, rather than the traditional approach of following pre-determined prescriptive packages for code compliance, allow you to generate your own code-compliant insulation and window packages based on building location, window-to-wall ratio, and your choice of insulation levels.

Log Homes - Rob Pickett
On behalf of the Log Homes Council, Rob will provide an update on how the log home industry is working to accurately represent and demonstrate the energy performance of solid wood walls. Efforts include educational white papers; work with staff to enhance REScheck, an active role in the development of ICC 400 Standard for the Design & Construction of Log Structures, and full scale testing through Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Buildings Technology Center. The presentation will include examples of how REScheck is used to show code compliance for log homes.

Codes in hand - Wireless delivery to handheld devices - Craig Savage
As cell phone companies upgrade their networks, broadband delivery of content-rich code information directly to the user on the job-site is a reality. Blackberrys, Treos and other hand held devices will be showcased in an informal demonstration.

National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) - Ray McGowan

2004 NFRC documents released (part of three year cycle)

New Fenestration attachments labeling program nearing completion

New Compliance and Monitoring program ongoing

New Implementation Program ongoing

New non-residential rating system being considered

SEER 13 and R-410a - Jeff Ross-Bain
Come join a discussion on two significant and intertwining changes to residential air conditioning requirements and learn the issues and the implications. The introduction of new SEER requirements and new refrigerants are just round the corner: 1) New residential air conditioning and heat pump units are required to provide a SEER 13 rating after January 26, 2006, and 2) The market is quickly moving to a new refrigerant to meet EPA's mandate that no new equipment manufactured after 2010 be allowed to use R-22.

EnergyGauge - Raju Sen Sharma
The current status and recent changes in the Florida Building Energy Code will be discussed. A demonstration will be made of the associated software, EnergyGauge, developed at the Florida Solar Energy Center, through DOE and State funding, for purposes of code compliance, rating and energy analysis. The discussion will also include current capabilities of EnergyGauge and plans for its future.

Glazing Products for Hot Climates - Jim Larsen
This session will provide an overview of the glass and window types needed to meet the latest requirements in southern climates. Examples of support materials and fenestration resources will be provided along with physical samples of various glass products for visual comparisons.

Closing Remarks

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Jean Boulin, U.S. Department of Energy

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Post-Workshop

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Texas-Specific Training ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Standard

Understand the ASHRAE 90.1-2004 "Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings". This will provide an overview of the requirements of the ASHRAE 90.1-2004 as it relates to public buildings and buildings for higher education. Emphasis will be on the changes between the 2001 and 2004 editions of the Standard.

Earn CEUs (.4) from Texas A&M University System.

Sponsored by SECO